Practical Applications
## Discovering Word Skills in Stories and Media
Every time you read a story, watch a movie, or listen to a podcast, you’re using verbal reasoning skills. Stories are full of new words, analogies, and relationships to explore.
### How to Practice
- Pick out new words while you read or watch something.
- Try to guess what unfamiliar words mean using the story.
- Share your favorite new words or connections with family and friends.
### Benefits
These skills make stories more exciting and help you enjoy books, shows, and conversations even more!
Examples
- Learning the meaning of 'courageous' from a movie character's actions.
- Noticing how two characters in a story are like a pair in an analogy.